Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dove Science Academy Elementary School (Okc) ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
41%
20%
Black
40%
8%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dove Science Escharter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% OK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% OK state average).
How many students attend Dove Science Academy Elementary School (Okc)?
319 students attend Dove Science Academy Elementary School (Okc).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Dove Science Academy Elementary School (Okc) students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dove Science Academy Elementary School (Okc)?
Dove Science Academy Elementary School (Okc) has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dove Science Academy Elementary School (Okc) offer ?
Dove Science Academy Elementary School (Okc) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dove Science Academy Elementary School (Okc) part of?
Dove Science Academy Elementary School (Okc) is part of Dove Science Escharter School District.
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